MA in Islamic Education

Islamic Education

This 2-year 48-unit Master’s degree program equips men and women with a firm grounding in Islamic educational thought and cultivates practical skills for teaching in an Islamic school or non-profit environment.

The program features courses in Islamic studies, including Sirah (Prophetic biography), themes of the Qur’an, Islamic history, theology, jurisprudence, philosophy and mysticism. Additionally, students benefit from courses in Interreligious and intra-faith studies.

Five courses in the concentration of Religious Education are offered in an Administrator’s track and a Teacher’s track. Students in both tracks take three courses in common, and administrators take two additional courses tailored to their professional needs, while educators do likewise.

Proficiency in Arabic is not formally required for graduation, though students are encouraged to take Arabic as an elective.

The degree is achieved upon completion of a thesis paper or culminating integrative project.

Career Possibilities

Students in this program will enhance their pedagogical and administrative skills as prospective or early/mid-career educators and school administrators. This program also benefits:

You can join in our graduate courses and study with our faculty as a form of Continuing Education. Auditors pay a reduced course fee to enroll, and do not receive transcript credit.

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Bayan Claremont is an Islamic graduate school established in 2011 at the Claremont School of Theology in Southern California. Bayan aims to produce dynamic and ethical leaders and scholars grounded in the Islamic tradition.